Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Fiber-reinforced concrete enhances the durability of concrete by reducing crack width typically due to plastic shrinkage, long term drying shrinkage and thermal changes. Because concrete cannot be prevented from cracking, the goal is to keep the cracks tightly closed in order to maintain long-term durability.

Benefits of fiber-reinforced concrete:

Eliminates the need for welded-wire reinforcement (WWR) and conventional steel bars as secondary reinforcement, depending on the application

Effective tight crack control

Extends service life with reduced maintenance

Faster speed of construction and time savings

Labor savings

Improved worker safety

Reduces plastic settlement

BASF offers the MasterFiber line of products for every level of reinforcement:

Level 1: Control of plastic shrinkage cracking

MasterFiber microsynthetic monofilament fibers

Level 2: Replacement of light gauge welded-wire reinforcement

MasterFiber microsynthetic fibrillated fibers

Level 3: Post-crack control and replacement of traditional shrinkage and temperature reinforcement